Udhiya/Qurbani for Sudan: Where to Donate
Image source: Sadagaat
Udhiya, also known as Qurbani, is an Islamic ritual sacrifice of livestock, most commonly a sheep, performed during Eid Al Adha. It signifies devotion and remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail in obedience to God.
Udhiya is a central act of worship during Eid Al Adha, and must be performed after the Eid Al Adha prayer on the 10th of Dhu Al Hijjah, which is the first day of Eid Al Adha, falling on 6 June this year, and can continue until the sunset of the 13th of Dhu Al Hijjah, which is 8 June 2025.
The meat of the sacrificed animal should be divided into three equal parts: One part for the family, one part for relatives and friends, and one part for the poor and needy.
Udhiya of a sheep in Sudan costs USD220, which is the lowest price for sheep in the world this year. Palestine has the most expensive price for sheep, costing USD850.
In addition to sheep, goats, cows, or camels may also be sacrificed.
For those unable to personally perform the sacrifice, donating Udhiya through reputable organisations ensures that the spirit of this practice is fulfilled, reaching those in need.
Sudan is currently in war, with over 24 million people facing severe food insecurity. A donation for the Udhiya of a single sheep will help feed 30 to 35 people in Sudan.
Sudanese American Physicians Association (SAPA)
Donations can be made to Sudanese American Physicians Association’s (SAPA) Qurbani for Sudan campaign. With a goal of raising USD250,000, SAPA aims to reach 5,000 displaced Sudanese families, each family will receive 2-3 kg of packaged meat.
USD50: Feed the needy [sadaqah] Cover 5 kilos of sheep meat for 1 family.
USD100: Donate 1 share [udhiya] of a cow (1/7), feeding 2–3 families.
USD250: Donate 1 whole sheep [Qurbani], feeding 5–7 families.
USD350: Donate 3 share [Qurbani] of a cow (3/7), feeding 7-10 families.
USD500: Prophetic Qurbani/Udhiya (sheep): Donating one Qurbani for yourself and one for the less fortunate who cannot afford to fulfil their duty of Qurbani.
Prophetic Qurbani/Udhiya (sheep): Revive the Sunnah today by donating one Qurbani for yourself and one for the less fortunate in our ummah who cannot afford to fulfil their duty of Qurbani.
USD700: Donate 1 full cow [Qurbani] (7 shares), feeding 15–20 families.
For more information or to donate, visit sapa-usa.org/qurbani
Islamic Relief‘s Sudan Qurbani Programme
Due to the ongoing war in Sudan, Islamic Relief provides Qurbani in safer states, such as Blue Nile, Gedaref and North Kordofan. When you donate your Qurbani to Islamic Relief, they distribute all three parts to those in need. Their quality assured programme provides meat, an essential source of protein for many, to thousands of disadvantaged families in Sudan, whose only meat source this year will be your Qurbani donation. In 2024, Islamic Relief was able to carry out 5,222 Qurbanis, reaching 74,600 people in Sudan.
For more information, visit islamic-relief.org/qurbani/give-qurbani-in-sudan
Helping Sudan
Donate your Udhiya to Helping Sudan, a UK-based Sudanese charity organisation and be part of their Eid Al Adha relief for Darfur campaign. The price for sheep is USD100 and a cow is for USD420. For more information or to donate, visit helpingsudan.com, @helpingsudan on Instagram or WhatsApp +44 772 204 0818.
Sadagaat (Canada, the UK and the US)
Sadagaat, the international Sudanese non-profit organisation, aims to deliver 2 kg of Qurbani meat to 32,550 families across 12 conflict zones, feeding over 162,000 people this Eid.
For more information, visit sadagaat-uk.org, sadagaat-usa.org, or sadagaat-canada.com
